Writer

About Writer

Writer is a San Francisco-based generative AI company founded in 2020 by May Habib and Waseem AlShikh. Originally known as Qordoba, the company pivoted to become a full-stack generative AI platform purpose-built for enterprise use, offering proprietary large language models, a no-code AI app builder, and comprehensive content governance tools. At the core of Writer's platform are the Palmyra family of large language models, developed in-house specifically for enterprise applications. Unlike platforms built on third-party models, Writer's proprietary approach gives them full control over model behavior, training data transparency, and deployment options — a significant advantage for enterprises with strict compliance requirements. Writer's platform includes AI Studio for building custom AI applications without code, a knowledge graph that connects to enterprise data sources, and brand governance tools that ensure all AI-generated content adheres to organizational style guides and terminology. These features make Writer particularly popular with marketing, HR, and operations teams at large organizations. Pricing begins with the Team plan at $18/user/month, while Starter plans are available from $29-39/user/month with more features. Enterprise plans offer SAML-based SSO, custom model training, multi-domain support, and 99.9% uptime SLAs, with pricing based on organizational needs. Writer has raised $326 million in total funding and employs approximately 400 people. The company serves major enterprises and was recognized on CNBC's 2025 Disruptor 50 list. Writer holds SOC 2 Type II certification and offers HIPAA-compliant deployment options for healthcare organizations.